SNAPSHOT: 2026-03-22
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 22 Mar 2026
Compared to week ending 15 Mar 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,787 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 18.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.0% showed decline. 69.3% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.07%. Median: 0.00%
2. Regional Breakdown
Average week-on-week price change by region. Only regions with 10+ suburbs shown.
| Region (SUA) | Avg WoW | Suburbs Up | Suburbs Down | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | +0.18% | 123 | 56 | 362 |
| Rest of WA | +0.14% | 90 | 29 | 487 |
| Hobart | +0.14% | 27 | 15 | 115 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.13% | 282 | 135 | 1655 |
| Rest of SA | +0.12% | 68 | 33 | 451 |
| Brisbane | +0.12% | 140 | 59 | 560 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.11% | 269 | 111 | 1438 |
| Rest of NT | +0.11% | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.06% | 166 | 141 | 1235 |
| Adelaide | +0.02% | 69 | 34 | 467 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.01% | 7 | 4 | 107 |
| Melbourne | -0.04% | 141 | 164 | 551 |
| Sydney | -0.07% | 175 | 188 | 860 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.08% | 85 | 81 | 464 |
3. Top 10 Growth Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
Filtered to suburbs with at least 3 sales in the past 30 days.
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | Melbourne | $1,100,000 | +4.76% | 26 |
| Hawthorn (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,430,000 | +3.85% | 28 |
| Belmore | Sydney | $1,750,000 | +3.55% | 12 |
| Springwood (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,180,000 | +3.51% | 4 |
| Cranbourne East | Melbourne | $818,000 | +3.28% | 28 |
| Clifton Hill | Melbourne | $1,600,000 | +3.23% | 14 |
| Newman | Rest of WA | $386,000 | +3.21% | 4 |
| Canterbury (Vic.) | Melbourne | $3,230,000 | +3.19% | 15 |
| Banksia Grove | Perth | $810,000 | +3.18% | 14 |
| Birtinya | Rest of Qld | $1,300,000 | +3.17% | 7 |
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston (Vic.) | Melbourne | $984,000 | -4.47% | 53 |
| Putney | Sydney | $3,720,000 | -4.37% | 6 |
| Turramurra | Sydney | $3,170,000 | -3.94% | 23 |
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $3,700,000 | -3.65% | 23 |
| Leichhardt (NSW) | Sydney | $2,090,000 | -3.24% | 29 |
| West End (Brisbane - Qld) | Brisbane | $1,810,000 | -3.21% | 15 |
| Naracoorte | Rest of SA | $501,000 | -3.09% | 12 |
| Ryde | Sydney | $2,580,000 | -3.01% | 16 |
| Smithfield (NSW) | Sydney | $1,310,000 | -2.96% | 12 |
| Devonport | Rest of Tas. | $623,000 | -2.96% | 18 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-03-22. Prior week: 2026-03-15
- 8,787 SALs total, 8,787 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days